Published 12:00 am, Friday, July 6, 2012

BLOOMFIELD HILLS

Package containing phone stolen from front porch of home

A phone that was delivered to a home in the 2000 block of Lahser was stolen from the front porch. The theft was reported around 9 a.m. Monday after the victim contacted the selling company, which said it had documentation the item was delivered by the U.S. Post Office.

An Oakland County Sheriff's Office fire investigator was called to the scene of a structure fire in the 25800 block of Haas Road near 11 Mile Road around 9:30 a.m. Thursday.

-- Staff writer Dave Phillips

PONTIAC

Two suspicious fires being investigated; no injuries reported

The Waterford Regional Fire Department responded to two suspicious fires in the city Friday morning. An Oakland County Sheriff's Office arson investigator was summoned to the 300 block of Payne around 2:45 a.m. Friday. No one was in the home at the time of the fire and no injures were reported. A second fire was reported around 4:30 a.m. in the 90 block of South Merrimac. The home was abandoned and unoccupied at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported.

-- Staff writer Dave Phillips

HOLLY TWP.

Teens confess to breaking into more than 30 vehicles

Two teenagers admitted breaking into more than 30 vehicles after being arrested around 4 a.m. Monday near the Holly Village Mobile Home Park, police said. The boys, 15 and 16, were caught by a person who called police, but ran away. They left a backpack with suspected stolen property behind, and police found them inside a nearby vehicle that had more stolen property and alcohol inside. Both suspects were released to their parents. An investigation led to confessions from both suspects, police said. The suspects said they entered vehicles on Hartner Street, Mary Ann Street, Marion Street and Apollo Circle, police said. Investigators believe the two may also be responsible for larcenies from automobiles in Grand Blanc. The case has been forwarded to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office. Holly residents who were victims of larcenies from vehicles between Sunday evening and Monday morning are asked to call Holly Police Detective Julie Bemus at 248-634-8221.

-- Staff writer Dave Phillips

WATERFORD TWP.

Two women charged with assault with intent to murder after bar fracas

Two women have been arrested in the stabbing of a 26-year-old Waterford woman. Janelle Alaa Mansoor, 24, of Madison Heights and Chelsey Leigh Wallace, 21, of Clarkston are both charged with assault with intent to murder and remain in Oakland County Jail on $500,000 cash bonds. Mansoor and Wallace were both arraigned Monday. The victim told police that when she returned to her home in the 800 block of Village Green Boulevard following a physical altercation at a local bar, Mansoor and Wallace were waiting for her. Both women approached the victim around 2:30 a.m. June 30, and Mansoor stabbed her repeatedly while Wallace kicked and punched her repeatedly, the victim told police. Officers found Mansoor and Wallace in the parking lot, arrested them and found the knife used in the stabbing. The victim was treated at an area hospital.

Man accused of arson after tossing Molotov Cocktail at residence

A 20-year-old man is charged with arson of a dwelling and possession of a Moltov Cocktail causing property damage after an incident last month. Angel Javier Ildefonso is accused of throwing a Moltov cocktail at a home in the 300 block of Briscoe Boulevard around 11:45 p.m. June 22. The homeowner heard two loud bangs outside and saw flames on her front porch. Her teenage sons put the flames out and found a charred, broken bottle and a burnt rag near the flames, police said. The 19-year-old son told police he had been having an ongoing dispute with Ildefonso. Police stopped a vehicle driven by Ildefonso for an equipment violation around 12:30 a.m. June 24 and identified him as a possible suspect in the arson. Officers noticed a bottle and a rag similar to those used in the arson in plain view inside the vehicle. After being arrested, Ildefonso admitted to lighting and throwing the Moltov cocktail in an attempt to get back at the 19-year-old resident. Ildefonso's bond was set at $25,000, 10 percent allowed, during arraignment June 25. Police did not report the incident to the media until Friday afternoon.

Waterford police hosting blood drive for injured officer, K9

The Waterford Police Department is sponsoring a blood drive in honor of Officer Annette Miller and K9 Tondo, who were injured in a May accident while pursuing a speeding motorcycle. The blood drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 24 at the Waterford Township Auditorium, 5200 Civic Center Drive. To register, visit redcrossblood.org/make-donation, type "waterfordtwp" in the box marked "Enter a Sponsor Code" and follow the link to select an appointment time.

Police seeking to return recovered jewelry to owner

Police are seeking the public's assistance in returning several pieces of jewelry to their rightful owner. The jewelry -- three rings and two necklaces -- was found earlier this year near Andersonville and Airport roads. It was in a bag with a handwritten note reading "Grandma Stewarts jewelry." Anyone with any information on the items is asked to call Waterford Police Sgt. Terri Bracali at 248-618-7524.